This scenario illustrates the practical use of the SQUID within an anchor system for mainline operations, highlighting its features and benefits in a real-world context. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and receive proper training before using any equipment for rope rescue. High in the treacherous cliffs of a remote mountain range, a climbing team found …
Hi All! I had to laugh the other day when, with a friend, he called me out on my “euphemisms”. To understand this… the definition of euphemism is – “a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing”. I had too …
IMPORTANT: 8 Anchoring Considerations That Will Save Your Life Read More »
Anchors Overview Anchors are the foundation on which we build our rescue systems. Rescuers must quickly decide on an appropriate anchor system for a given rescue situation. Usually, anchors need to be in place before other aspects of the rescue can proceed. Determining where anchors should be built and beginning their construction early are critical …
The following is an excerpt from the RRG and RLA Anchors course. Thanks to Peak Rescue Institute for the graphics! Selecting an Anchor Anchor Selection Anchor selection is a vast topic and could go on for hours, days, and even weeks. Excellent judgment, experience, practice, and insight all play a part in quality built anchors. …
The goal of this video was to capture the essence of anchors for the rescue boat and the hydraulic effects of the river on the rescue raft itself. After the ResqMax was used to shoot the line across the river, the River Left team anchored one line while River Right A and River Right B …
Swiftwater Rescue: Three Point Anchor with Vector Assist Read More »
A dramatization where a victim or patient must be transported to the opposite side of the river. The team uses a 2 point anchor system (meaning two separate anchored ropes to the boat) and allows the river to “ferry” the boat to the other side and back again. A ResqMax line gunwas used to …
SwiftWater Rescue / 2 Point Anchor: Victim Pick-Off River Left Read More »
In this segment, two rescuers ferry across the river prepped and ready to receive the line shot from the Rescue Max. Rescuer enters the water with the far bank hauling the near band (river right) giving slack. Anchors are established on both sides of the river (2 points) with the third assist (throw bag) to …
Swiftwater Rescue 2 Point Anchor with Assist: Single Victim Read More »
Technical Articles | Anchors Part 1 This will be the first of a two-part series on anchors. This section, purposely, will not include situations that necessitate vehicles, pickets or other such portable anchors. Nor is the series meant to be an exhaustive source of information… there are numerous books on this subject. If you have …
So what is a bombproof anchor much less one using an artificial high directional such as the Arizona Vortex Multipod? This question appears to stump, confuse and even frustrate many a rescuer and rigger. When it comes to high directionals, the complexity is even more concerning. It really shouldn’t though. Bombproof anchors have really two …
Elements of Rigging – Bombproof Anchors – Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems Read More »
An Excerpt From One of RLA’s Anchor Building Courses Selecting an Anchor Anchor Selection Anchor selection is a vast topic and could go on for hours, days, and even weeks. Excellent judgment, experience, practice, and insight all play a part in quality built anchors. I used the word successful because, honestly, most anchors are never …
